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James Edward Schroeder
Sardinia, OH Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Municipal and Real Estate
Jim Schroeder uses his legal expertise to help the people protect their legal interests in the areas of real estate, estate planning/probate and business/nonprofit formation and strategy. Schroeder provides clear, honest answers to your legal questions and gives you the information you need to make the right decision.
Schroder is the owner of the Schroeder Law Group, a law firm with offices in Sardinia, Ohio, Hammonton and Egg Harbor City, New Jersey. He is a seasoned Land Use Attorney, licensed New Jersey realtor specializing in properties over 500K and commercial properties and a former Atlantic County Property Tax Board Commissioner. He...
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Kendra Lee Bunn
Marietta, OH Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(740) 373-1173
115 Third Street
Settlers Bank Building, 2nd Floor
Marietta, OH 45750
Business, Employment, Immigration and International
Florida Coastal School of Law
Multiple locations in Jacksonville, Florida and the Midwest (Columbus and Marietta, Ohio): Our firm practices broadly in immigration and international law, assisting businesses and individuals with US immigration issues (including visas, greencards, and citizenship).
Ms. Bunn has practiced immigration law exclusively since her law school graduation in 2000. She serves as the national liaison to the USCIS-Jacksonville offices and was elected to this position by her peers in 2000.
She is active in her communities and is married to a first-generation immigrant from the Mediterranean. Her husband is also a Navy officer and pilot and she assists many military families...
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Mark K. McCown
Ironton, OH Attorney with 28 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Divorce, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Georgetown University Law Center
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Jodie Ganote
Cincinnati, OH Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
Following ten years of exceptional performance in running a large corporate call center facility, I decided to make a career change and graduated from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2007. While I was in a law school, I worked at an organization that helped remove legal barriers for the indigent. This experience developed my interest in solving client's criminal disputes with the government. I have a passion to serve my clients in a manner I would want to be served myself. It was this passion that led me to open my own practice,...
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Jake Cropper
Cincinnati, OH Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Dayton School of Law
Jake Cropper is an Ohio native from Georgetown, Ohio. Jake attended the University of Mount Saint Joseph where he graduated as a double major in both History and Legal Studies. Jake was awarded Legal Student of the year at graduation, which is given out to the first ranked student in the Legal Studies major.
Following Mount St. Joe, Jake attended the University of Dayton School of Law. During his time at Dayton, Jake earned two CALI awards which recognizes excellence achievements by law students in their studies. In Jake’s final year of law school, he took the opportunity to work for...
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Matthew T. Dixon
Middletown, OH Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Probate
Mississippi College School of Law
A Middletown, Ohio, native, Matthew T. Dixon is a graduate of Edgewood High School in nearby Trenton. He earned his undergraduate degree from his grandfather's alma mater, Mississippi State University, in 1996 and his doctor of jurisprudence, magna cum laude, from the Mississippi College School of Law in 2000. Prior to returning to his hometown, he was employed as the senior associate attorney at the law firm of Henley, Lotterhos & Henley, PLLC, in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing primarily in the fields of debtor/creditor law and insurance subrogation. Previously, he had assisted in criminal defense as a legal...
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Jefferson Harvey Massey
Zanesville, OH Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Over 40 years of experience in Southeastern Ohio.
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Cynthia Marie Rodgers
Dresden, OH Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
Capital University Law School
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Gus Lazares
Oxford, OH Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Personal Injury
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Gus is a trial lawyer with extensive jury trial experience. Gus’s litigation experience includes cases as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, civil defense attorney, and plaintiff’s attorney---in short, he can see a case from all angles.
As a member of the Rittgers & Rittgers injury group, Gus represents injured individuals and families who lost loved ones too soon. He channels his passion, energy, skills and experience toward making his clients whole. An injured person often feels like the deck is stacked them, but Gus strives to help his clients balance the scales and challenge bigger, more...
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William Scott Russell
Lebanon, OH Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Juvenile
University of Dayton School of Law
Our law firm was established in 2016 by attorney W. Scott Russell, who has been handling family law cases since graduating from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2004. He began his legal career as an associate for a prestigious Cincinnati attorney before joining another prominent law firm as a partner in 2011, and ultimately forming his own law firm. W. Scott Russell has received many honors over the course of his career, including being listed in Super Lawyers and being named a Top 40 family lawyer under 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates.
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Jason A. Showen
Lebanon, OH Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Juvenile and Personal Injury
University of Denver
Jason A. Showen is a native of Southwest, Ohio, who has lived and worked across the United States. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcasting from the University of Florida in 1987. He worked as a radio announcer for several years, also working in a variety of sales and management positions before attending the University of Denver Law School, focusing on trial and appellate advocacy. In addition, he worked for a Colorado District Court Judge as his law clerk before relocating back to Ohio.
Jason lives in Warren County with his wife, Jessie, and two children. He is an active member...
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Keith M. Melvin
Zanesville, OH Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
Capital University Law School
I was born in Zanesville and graduated from Maysville High School. I am delighted to have returned to my hometown where I practice in various areas including OVI/DUI (DWI), Criminal Law, Traffic Law, Social Security Disability, Veteran’s Benefits, and General Practice throughout Southeastern Ohio.
I am a proud Veteran of Operation Iraq Freedom, I was deployed in 2005 as part of Bravo Company, 612th Engineering Battalion. During my deployment in Iraq, I served as a gunner on a personal security detail, and was honored with a combat action badge and a meritorious service medal for my dedication and service. As a...
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John Alan Tucker
Alliance, OH Lawyer
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Employment
University of Akron School of Law
Dynamic attorney and business professional with over 21 years of experience with a proven record of effectively representing a wide array of clients in all phases of complex labor and employment, commercial, civil and appellate litigation as well as in providing day-to-day legal counsel and training to a variety of clients related to labor, employment, corporate and business law issues. Extensive experience serving as General Counsel, as well as serving as lead counsel responsible for the oversight, management and direction of clients' legal and litigation strategies. Substantial background in serving as chief spokesperson and lead negotiator in contract negotiations. Proven...
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Joseph Navin II
South Zanesville, OH Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Capital University Law School
Workers compensation attorney Joseph F. Navin, II was born in 1960 in New York City, where he attended grade school. Joe then attended and graduated the Choate School in Wallingford, Connecticut. After graduating Choate, Joe attended and graduated the Ohio State University in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. Joe then attended and graduated Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 1987, with Honors, magna cum laude. He also served on the Capital University Law Review.
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Donald Moser
Fairfield, OH Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Divorce and Family
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Family Law Practice for over 30 years in Butler County. Practice dedicated to family and marital law, representing clients for matters related to marriage, family, and children. Practice includes preparing Wills and other estate planning for clients. (Prior to 1994, additional years of law practice with various law firms.)
Fully trained and qualified as collaborative law lawyer since 2002. Court experience includes co-counsel for three capital murder cases, civil and criminal jury trials. Other experience includes thousands of civil and other court hearings, numerous consultations and representation of clients with varied legal matters and concerns. ...
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Steven Maas
Youngstown, OH Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets and Workers' Comp
Wake Forest University School of Law
Steven D. Maas worked in the steel mills when he was a young man — and it was there where he decided that he wanted to become a lawyer who would help working people.
Atty. Maas worked for Republic Steel and Copperweld Steel over the course of six summers to help finance his undergraduate and law school educations. He came to realize the need for workers to have quality legal representation when they’re hurt on the job.
“Working with the people there, I realized that I thought I could do a good job representing them,” Atty. Maas recalls. “And I knew right...
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Jeffrey Steven Hale
West Chester, OH Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(513) 785-0800
9078 Union Centre Blvd
Suite 350
West Chester, OH 45069
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Northern Kentucky University
We have been protecting the rights and interests of our clients since 2004. We provide affordable legal representation. Let us be a friend to guide you through the complex legal system.
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Haley Stamm
West Chester, OH Lawyer
Workers' Comp
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
Haley Stamm has over ten years of legal experience in a variety of complex practice areas, in both federal and state law. She has years of experience as an Attorney Advisor to federal administrative law judges, working on claims for disability benefits under the Social Security Act and under federal workers’ compensation programs. As an associate attorney at Lawrence & Associates, she is excited to be able to use her prior experience to help injured workers fight for their workers’ compensation claims in Kentucky.
Haley graduated with honors from Northern Kentucky University and attended Salmon P. Chase College of Law....
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Amie Wright
Beachwood, OH Attorney with 8 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Dayton School of Law
I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio on the westside. I attended Walnut Hills High School and was a cheerleader for four years. I also participated in theater classes and productions throughout my time at Walnut Hills.
Walnut prepared me for my next steps in life. I attended Butler University in Indianapolis where I majored in history and minored in psychology. Law school became an interest of mine at age 16. If I could not make it in, then I wanted to teach high school history.
I was lucky enough to be accepted to the University of Dayton School of Law....
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Stephen King
Montgomery, OH Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Stephen R. King is a partner and one of the noteworthy Cincinnati family law attorneys at King, Koligian & Associates, LLC. His decision to become a lawyer stemmed from his desire to interact and help people with their predicament. After receiving his law degree at the University of Cincinnati, Attorney King has focused his practice on family law litigation, including collaborative law. His passion for his work and clients earned him the title of outstanding lawyer in the Cincinnati Business Courier’s edition of Who’s Who in Greater Cincinnati Law. Discuss your case with Attorney King when you call (513) 793-2353.
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Joseph Candito
Cincinnati, OH Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Dayton School of Law
For over 35 years, Joseph Candito has been providing effective and compassionate legal representation to individuals and families in Hamilton, Clermont, Butler and Warren Counties. My primary practice is in Probate, Estate Planning, Criminal, and Family Law; and have experience in a wide variety of legal issues including but not limited to Small Business Incorporation, Residential Real Estate Practice and Personal Injury matters. We are a full service general practice firm.
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Eric William Gile
Cincinnati, OH Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Northern Kentucky University
Highly-reviewed Ohio and Kentucky attorney focusing on personal injury and wrongful death cases.
After graduating with honors from Chase College of Law in 2014, Eric began representing victims who suffered catastrophic injury and loss as a result of another’s negligence. Since that time, Eric has focused his practice on representing those hurt from car accidents, commercial trucking accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall incidents, and wrongful death claims.
Eric was named in the Top 40 under 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates in 2017 and 2018, and was named on of the Ten Best in Ohio by the American Institute...
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Bryce Lenox
Cincinnati, OH Attorney with 26 years of experience
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Personal Injury
University of Dayton School of Law
Bryce is an experienced trial lawyer and trusted advisor to businesses and individuals. He practices commercial litigation in federal and state courts and has extensive first-chair trial experience, bringing numerous jury trials to successful verdicts. Before forming Giles Lenox LLC, Bryce was a partner with Thompson Hine LLP, one of Ohio’s largest law firms. Bryce has secured significant results for clients before juries, judges and arbitrators, and has successfully negotiated multi-million dollar settlements in matters ranging from consumer class actions to complex product liability and intellectual property disputes. He has represented in court and counseled a variety...
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Drew Chalfant
Cincinnati, OH Lawyer
Business, IP, Real Estate and Trademarks
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
Drew is an experienced transactional attorney who is passionate about advising his clients with a “business-first” mentality. Drew’s practice focuses on holistic business and legal advising for his client’s various needs, including: franchising, licensing and distribution; small business and independent contractor representation; contract drafting, negotiation and review, intellectual property registration, management and enforcement, real estate transactions; mergers and acquisitions; and pre-litigation dispute resolution and counseling. Drew has advised numerous businesses inside and outside of the franchising sector by providing support to all facets of the business lifecycle from inception to private equity exit.
Drew co-founded Roda & Chalfant, LLC in...
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Daniel Anthony Brown
Dayton, OH Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Business, Energy, Environmental and Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Providing big firm legal services with a small firm billing rate and genuine commitment to helping resolve legal issues.
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Brian Urban
Cleveland, OH Attorney with 46 years of experience
(440) 773-7736
A virtual firm serving Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio
Cleveland, OH 44145
Divorce and Family
Cleveland State University
Brian M. Urban is a certified specialist in family relations law in Ohio. Brian's firm, Urban Collaborative Divorce Law Firm LLC, serves all of Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. He chooses to help clients who wish to avoid divorce litigation by choosing the collaborative process. Brian is a founding member of the Cleveland Academy of Collaborative Professionals, a non-profit organization of attorneys and allied professionals committed to maximizing the benefits of the collaborative divorce option. He previously served as the President of the Center for Principled Family Advocacy, a non-profit organization of attorneys and allied professionals who are...
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Brad Moermond
Dayton, OH Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Akron School of Law
As the owner of the distinguished Moermond & Mulligan law firm, Brandon (Brad) Moermond stands as a beacon of hope for individuals navigating the complex criminal justice system in Cincinnati, Ohio. With a steadfast commitment to providing exceptional legal representation, Brad specializes in felony and misdemeanor defense, tackling cases involving sex offenses, capital murder, violent felonies, drug possession, trafficking, major drug offenders (MDO), and OVI-related crimes.
Brad’s journey in criminal defense began when he joined the firm in 2018. There, he brought with him a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on criminal law. Prior to his time with the...
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Thomas Inglesby Perotti
Cleveland, OH Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Our law office understands that when people hire an attorney, they need immediate help. We take the time to listen to all their concerns and to get all the facts about their case. We provide thorough research into the legal matter to make sure there are no surprises that can affect the outcome. Don’t let your legal situation get worse, call or email us today for a consultation.
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Charles John Kettlewell
Columbus, OH Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Legal Malpractice and Personal Injury
Mr. Kettlewell received his BA from Ohio University in 1996 and his JD from Capital University Law School in 2000. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Ohio and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. He is AV Preeminent rated and was voted 2012 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Columbus, Ohio. His professional memberships include the American Bar Association (Center for Professional Responsibility), Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL), Ohio State Bar Association, (OSBA) Columbus Bar Association (CBA), and the Central...
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James Grant Flaherty
Westerville, OH Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
University of Dayton School of Law
A solo practitioner concentrating in the areas of Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate. Suburban Columbus, Ohio practice. Active in the community in Rotary, Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce and other non-profits.
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Ronald R. Stanley
Medina, OH Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Cleveland State University
With over 40 years of experience I have seen your legal issue. I always try to avoid legalese and talk to clients in words they can understand. I believe that it is also important to ask the client what they expect/want to happen and make that the joint goal, if at all possible. If this is not possible, explain why not before the client retains and determine what is acceptable as a goal.
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Gregory Mathews
Westerville, OH Attorney with 36 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Capital University Law School
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Expungement & Record Sealing Attorney. We All Make Mistakes… We Can Get You A Second Chance. Experience of a Prosecutor with the Passion of a Criminal Defense Lawyer. Free Expungement Eligibility Test On Our Website.
Greg earned his undergraduate degree from Taylor University. After graduating from Capital University Law School, he was admitted to the Ohio Bar and the Bar of the United States District Court in 1988.
Greg’s legal experience is the type you want on your side. As a former prosecutor and special prosecutor for the City of Columbus, Greg knows both sides of the courtroom. He is currently...
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James Spencer Timmerberg
Cleveland, OH Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Jim Timmerberg represents plaintiffs in class action suits and complex commercial litigation matters. In addition to earning his JD from Case Western Reserve University, Jim holds a MA in European History. He was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1997. Jim began his legal career by clerking for the Honorable Donald R. Ford in the Eleventh District Court of Appeals of Ohio. Since his clerkship, he has represented plaintiffs in complex commercial litigation matters. He joined Dworken & Bernstein Co. L.P.A.’s class-action group in August 2011.
Jim received his Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University in 1996. The University...
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Robert Brown
Cleveland, OH Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Immigration
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
The immigration process can be long, drawn-out, and complicated. That is why you need the support of a tried and true attorney who can fight for you and the resolution that is in your best interests. Come to the law firm of Robert Brown and secure the help you need from an Ohio immigration lawyer. Attorney Robert L. Brown received his Juris Doctorate at Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He has been admitted to the Ohio Bar and the Bar for the District of Columbia. Attorney Brown is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Cleveland...
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Steven Rothchild Gill
Cleveland, OH Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Tax
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
A pre-eminent property tax attorney, Steve is the former National Director of Property Tax Services for Ernst & Young’s State and Local Tax Practice, and specializes in property tax matters throughout the United States. He has more than 25 years of experience handling property tax appeals and related matters for large national clients inclusive of national REITs and Fortune 500 companies. Steve’s experience has led to the successful representation of clients with complex legal issues related to the valuation of real and personal property for all types of commercial and residential properties. Steve’s more recent successes include the representation of...
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Aaron Brockler
Cleveland, OH Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Juvenile, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Adam L. Slone
Worthington, OH Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(614) 221-4035
250 West Old Wilson Bridge Road
Suite 270
Worthington, OH 43085
Free ConsultationEmployment and Personal Injury
Capital University Law School
Adam Slone is an emerging trial lawyer at Brian G. Miller Co., L.P.A. He has successfully advocated for clients in Ohio and West Virginia in trials in front of both juries and judges. Adam Slone’s practice focuses on personal injury litigation in matters for those who have been injured or killed because of another person’s fault. Adam Slone also represents individuals, and groups of individuals, in matters against their current and former employers for wage and hour disputes involving unpaid minimum wages and unpaid overtime wages. Adam Slone is best known to his clients for being personable, available, strategic and...
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Michael Timothy Cox
Columbus, OH Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Capital University Law School
Michael’s practice is wide ranging. He handles both criminal and civil matters and can help most individuals with just about any legal problem they encounter. Mike has represented clients facing a variety of felony and misdemeanor criminal charges including DUI, theft, assault, fraud, and drug possession/abuse. In civil matters, he has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts in legal disputes arising from contracts, land use, foreclosures, automobile accidents, collections, Lemon Laws, and other consumer protection statutes. As a former Guardian ad Litem for the Franklin County Courts, Mike is well versed in juvenile and family law. He...
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Sandy Meizlish
Cleveland, OH Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Capital University Law School
Sanford A. Meizlish attended law school and graduated from Capital University Law School in 1979. Sanford Meizlish began practicing law in 1979.
Sanford Meizlish is an attorney at Barkan Meizlish, LLP, helping people with Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues. Barkan Meizlish, LLP has an office in Columbus, Ohio, serving the local community.
Sanford Meizlish was selected to Super Lawyers for 2009 - 2020. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after thorough evaluation of numerous criteria.
In addition to addressing Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff legal needs, he also assists clients with Personal...
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Neal Barkan
Cleveland, OH Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
University of Washington School of Law
Neal Barkan joined Barkan Meizlish as a Senior Partner in January 2014 when his firm, Barkan & Barkan Co., LPA, which he founded with his father, Irving Barkan, merged with Barkan Meizlish Handelman Goodin DeRose Wentz, LLP. Neal is a partner and practices in the areas of Personal Injury, Trial Practice, and Negligence Law.
Mr. Barkan graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1975 with the summa cum laude distinction. He received his law degree from the George Washington University, National Law Center, in 1978, where he was active in the legal “street” clinic which served those who could...